With all their connections to the state of Texas, next to the in-state Nebraska prospects, the Lone Star state will be of the highest priority for the new Husker coaching staff's recruiting efforts this year. One high profile Texas recruit who has recently been tendered by the NU staff is Rex Burkhead from Plano (Texas).

As a junior, he rushed for 1,768 yards (5.8 ypc) with 29 touchdowns, while adding 523 yards receiving with three touchdowns. That only begins to tell the story of Burkhead's value to Plano's team.